How to display oversized books-My Pretty Pony, SOD, Knowing Darkness

[Gris]

What do you guys do with these?

I have customer built shelves in my home (Very old pictures (http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_itemId=501)) that 12" deep which is overkill for just about every other book.

These guys don't even fit, depth-wise on the 12" shelves, and I'm not sure I want to dedicate 14"+ of vertical space so I can stand them upright.

How do y'all handle your exceptionally large books?

[jhanic]

Craig, I have one shelf that is large enough for Pretty Pony (Knopf edition) and SOD. I still have no idea on how to adequately display the two Knowing Darkness volumes, especially the traycased edition. That baby is just massive! I also have the same size problem with the s/l of Eyes of the Dragon. It's just big. I actually have that stored in its original mailing box.

Many of my bound manuscripts are also of a larger size. I store these laying down, on top of each other, actually. Each, of course, is in its own archival plastic bag.

John

[biomieg]

My SOD, Pretty Pony and Centipede Salem's Lot gift editions are horizontally stacked on top of each other. My slipcased Knowing Darkness is standing upright on a side table (back to the wall).

[Cutter]

I have them siting upright on a bottom shelf. The bookcase is deep enough to hold the books and the shelves are adjustable, so I have one huge shelf with only a few large books.

[frik]

I have them siting upright on a bottom shelf. The bookcase is deep enough to hold the books and the shelves are adjustable,

Same here - except for the traycased Knowing Darkness. That one is parked right beside my bookcase, on the floor.

sk

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Mine fit on the bottom shelf...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/563/bookcase_2.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Raising the shelf, provided you can, will provide storage (spine only viewable), but if you wanted to actually display some of these behemoths, it will take massive amounts of space.

[herbertwest]

@MrRabbit : according to the pic, the book at the very left seems to fit... but it seems quite tight!

[alinda]

Oy ! I should have such problems :lol:
I think they look great you guys, really nice :thumbsup:

[Eric719691]

Over the holidays I built a custom case to fit SOD and Knowing Darkness slipcased books with the plan to display them. However, I have since bought a few other big books and they are starting to crowd. The traycased Knowing Darkness sits on top of my mantle right now until I can figure out where it will go.

Eric

[Patrick]

I customized my bookcase slightly by drilling four extra holes so I could raise a shelf just enough to store the tall books on the bottom shelf.

This is an old photo at this point, but you get the idea:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/030709Bookcase-6c.jpg

That height also allows for non-King large editions such as Gaiman's ABSOLUTE SANDMAN and Joe Hill-featured IDW: THE FIRST DECADE.

I don't own the massive KNOWING DARKNESS as yet, so I can't address that particular storage issue.

[Brice]

I'm using the bottom shelf of a curio cabinet to display my Knowing darkness facing out. The whole shelf is just for that one book.

[Patrick]

I'm using the bottom shelf of a curio cabinet to display my Knowing darkness facing out. The whole shelf is just for that one book.
Photo?

[Brice]

I'm still out of state. I will get one as soon as I can.

[Patrick]

:thumbsup:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

@MrRabbit : according to the pic, the book at the very left seems to fit... but it seems quite tight!

It's never going to be moved. It's not a book I ever look at. I have the even larger version which I cannot put in the bookcase.

[herbertwest]

May I ask which one is it?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

May I ask which one is it?

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/pony.jpg

[Gris]

Thanks for all the tips folks. Guess I have to just adjust the shelf up for now. I'm out of storage space, so they'll have to stay flat horizontally as they are now, but eventually I plan on building another set of shelves for just my SK stuff and will make sure they are deep enough to hold all of these.

[Stockerlone]

I have some storage problems with the Stand Portfolio.
How do you handle it?

[Sam]

All you need is to send it to me and I will be happy to store it in for you. :D

[ELazansky]

I have some storage problems with the Stand Portfolio.
How do you handle it?

I bought an Art Portfolio holder from the local art supply store and keep it stored in there. Haven't figured out a better way to store it.

[Randall Flagg]

What do you guys do with these?

I have customer built shelves in my home (Very old pictures (http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_itemId=501)) that 12" deep which is overkill for just about every other book.

These guys don't even fit, depth-wise on the 12" shelves, and I'm not sure I want to dedicate 14"+ of vertical space so I can stand them upright.

How do y'all handle your exceptionally large books?
Couple of Pics:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x282/zoidsmith/2doorA.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x282/zoidsmith/Opendoorpic.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x282/zoidsmith/2door.jpg

[Gris]

jeez RF, how many copies of each book do you have?! hehe.

Do those stands you have the books leaning on prevent spine lean?

[Randall Flagg]

The stands just display the books. They don't really contribute to or prevent spine lean.

[Cutter]

I lied in my earlier post, kinda, lol.

A couple of days ago I moved my large books including Knowing Darkness and 'Salem's Lot to now sit on top of one of my bookshelves. The bookshelf is next to a cabinet that rises higher that the bookshelf. So I have the books rested against the cabinet and on top of the bookshelf. The books are now pretty high and no longer a focus of my collection, but they look pretty good up there and it clears up space in my shelves below.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I lied in my earlier post, kinda, lol.

A couple of days ago I moved my large books including Knowing Darkness and 'Salem's Lot to now sit on top of one of my bookshelves. The bookshelf is next to a cabinet that rises higher that the bookshelf. So I have the books rested against the cabinet and on top of the bookshelf. The books are now pretty high and no longer a focus of my collection, but they look pretty good up there and it clears up space in my shelves below.

I hope you have safety signs posted

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/falling_books.PNG

:wtf:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Cutter]

lol, just image if that book in the picture was Knowing Darkness. That would cause some serious damage! :P

[Randall Flagg]

It is a challenge to display the Lettered FAB.I just put it on a 45 degree angle plastic easel.

[Merlin1958]

You can always get a very cool "Dolso" case and put it on top of the book shelf or a table:


http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6629/moreking003.jpg


Not oversized, but they can now be displayed at all times

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3739/lotrcase003.jpg


Only slightly oversized, but hopefully you get the idea.

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/6295/insomniacomp13ffdoc.jpg

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/402/insomniacomp14fsdoc.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4580/insomniacomplimitationd.jpg

The guy is really freaking amazing!!!!

[frik]

It is a challenge to display the Lettered FAB.I just put it on a 45 degree angle plastic easel.

That one fits exactly on top of one of my bookcases, with just a few inches to spare between it and the ceiling. A bit too high to admire daily, but I just don't know where else to put it.
My Knowing Darkness editions I put on the floor next to the case.

sk

[Merlin1958]

It is a challenge to display the Lettered FAB.I just put it on a 45 degree angle plastic easel.

That one fits exactly on top of one of my bookcases, with just a few inches to spare between it and the ceiling. A bit too high to admire daily, but I just don't know where else to put it.
My Knowing Darkness editions I put on the floor next to the case.

sk

You really need to get a "Dolso" case for KD!!!!!


https://www.bookslipcase.com/Custom_made_book_slip_case_.html

[frik]

You really need to get a "Dolso" case for KD!!!!!
https://www.bookslipcase.com/Custom_made_book_slip_case_.html

I've seen those -awesome!
One day I will!

sk

[Room 217 Caretaker]

You really need to get a "Dolso" case for KD!!!!!
https://www.bookslipcase.com/Custom_made_book_slip_case_.html

I've seen those -awesome!
One day I will!

sk

I wouldn't wait too long, Dick is accident prone :wtf:

[Dolso]

HA! You might want to get it while I still have 2 hands & 10 fingers to work with!!

Let's see - been building 'woodies' for about 7 years or so, to date I've only lost the USE of three fingers -- means I have 5 fingers & two thumbs to go -- Quick math in the head means I have around 10-12 years to go before they're all useless............ by that time I might be too senile to read, much less build a case. :scared::panic:

My motto?? - 'I HAVE A WOODIE FOR YOUR BOOK' :nana: :nana: :rofl:

[Shannon]

That's interesting. How did you lose the use of your fingers, if you don't mind me asking? If you had said "Oh I LOST three fingers" I would understand ...

[Randall Flagg]

That's interesting. How did you lose the use of your fingers, if you don't mind me asking? If you had said "Oh I LOST three fingers" I would understand ...
Deep cut severs nerve.

[Dolso]

Message sent...........

[Shannon]

Got the message. I didn't know you could lose sensation in your fingers just by doing dirty things with donkeys, midget strippers from Bangkok, and a movie popcorn popper. Interesting, must have been one crazy night!

:huglove:

[Merlin1958]

Got the message. I didn't know you could lose sensation in your fingers just by doing dirty things with donkeys, midget strippers from Bangkok, and a movie popcorn popper. Interesting, must have been one crazy night!

:huglove:

OK I think that this thread has NOW, officially gone "Off-Topic"!!!!! LOL

What, pray tell, did the poor donkey have to do with it? I shudder to ask!!!!!! LOL

You sir, are a deeply disturbed and mal-justed individual!!!! Good For You!!!!


LOL :thumbsup: LOL

[Randall Flagg]

Are books (like the general population) just growing too large?
From back to front: Knowing Darkness S/L, The Secretary of Dreams Volume One (Lettered), 'Salem's Lot S/L, The Eyes of the Dragon S/L, Blockade Billy Lettered, The Stand S/L, Dolan's Cadillac S/L, Carrie 1st Edition, The Long Walk, The Colorado Kid.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1311976973-IMG_3171917x608.jpg

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I don't know the answer to your question, but I like the picture.

[Garrell]

Crying at the moment, I'll be 99 by the time I get all of those. So old, I won't even see them clearly.

[DanHocker]

I really think it just depends on the book. Knowing Darkness and SOD are the sizes they are, because of the type of book they are. Focusing on the artwork. I can't really speak for most of the other one's as I haven't seen many of them in person, except for the Billy, which I didn't really think was all that big. It's size is however determined by the art portfolio. I love the traycased Knowing Darkness. I wish I had one, even though it is gigantic.

[Patrick]

I really think it just depends on the book. Knowing Darkness and SOD are the sizes they are, because of the type of book they are. Focusing on the artwork. ...
I agree with Dan's sentiment.

[Randall Flagg]

Not a "book", but how the heck do you display your "Taylor Cujo" guitar? I can't play mine (despite 6 months of lessons) worth a darn. I know that most collectors, myself included don't really read their S/L book, but the guitar just seems so lonesome shoved in my closet, and seems to be a waste by not being carefully played. My guitar instructor (who owns >100 guitars) says it's the best sounding acoustic he's ever heard.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/P1010127.JPG

[RIC #520]

I set my SODs on top too.. If you have standards shalves, there no other choice.

[Merlin1958]

I may have said something to this effect earlier in the thread, but one of the tragic things about collecting is being able to actually "display" the collectible. Art, generally hangs on a wall, autographed balls go in cases and shirts/jerseys on the wall again, but what do you do to display a treasured book(s)? That is what inspired me to seek out "Dolso" in the first place and work with him (mostly him) to create this piece:


http://a.imageshack.us/img812/922/lotrcase001.jpg

To display my prized 2nd edition LOTR books. Now the pic does not do it justice, but it is accessible and visible, just like some other folks collections. If you can't display it, its almost like why have it right? At least that's my humble opinion, FWIW. Now, If I can just get the wife to allow the LOTR books case in a common area with Mick Jagger, I'm gold!!!!! LOL LOL LOL

[biomieg]

Jerome, even if you don't actually play your guitar you can very easily 'display' it by placing it on a guitar stand in a nice spot in your book room, living room or wherever you fancy.

This is just a very basic model but there are many options:

http://images.musicalads.co.uk/stand.jpg

For what it's worth, I would gladly take the guitar off your hands (I've been playing for over twenty years) but I can't afford it.

*edit: I just noticed that the guitar is actually on a stand already in the pic. Is it yours?

[Ben Mears]

Not a "book", but how the heck do you display your "Taylor Cujo" guitar? I can't play mine (despite 6 months of lessons) worth a darn. I know that most collectors, myself included don't really read their S/L book, but the guitar just seems so lonesome shoved in my closet, and seems to be a waste by not being carefully played. My guitar instructor (who owns >100 guitars) says it's the best sounding acoustic he's ever heard.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/P1010127.JPG

If you have the wall space you can get a guitar hanger which is basically the top portion of your guitar stand that can be mounted on the wall.

[biomieg]

Agreed. Personally I like the look of the guitar on the stand in a nice corner better but hanging it from the wall works equally well.

[Randall Flagg]

I do have the stand, it just takes up a fair amount of space even in a corner.

[sgc1999]

how much was it if you dont mind my asking? its a mint guitar.

[Randall Flagg]

Issue price was $3,498. Taylor sold out of them immediately. I bought it secondhand.

[herbertwest]

Shouldnt it move into the HOW TO subforum?

[Randall Flagg]

I don't think so. It's more of a discussion, not instruction. I am open to other opinions.

[Kingfan24]

Does anyone have ANY suggestions on displaying the Stand S/L art portfolio and also the IT s/l art portfolio?

[Merlin1958]

Does anyone have ANY suggestions on displaying the Stand S/L art portfolio and also the IT s/l art portfolio?

Dick was working on an interchangeable wall frame where each month, week, day you could just slide a different piece in no fuss no muss. I think the rest of the case/frams would hold the undisplayed art. I thought it was a pretty good idea. Email him and ask,

[Jimimck]

Does anyone have ANY suggestions on displaying the Stand S/L art portfolio and also the IT s/l art portfolio?

Dick was working on an interchangeable wall frame where each month, week, day you could just slide a different piece in no fuss no muss. I think the rest of the case/frams would hold the undisplayed art. I thought it was a pretty good idea. Email him and ask,

Thats a pretty cool idea. Would love to see end result from anyone who engages Dick to do something like this...

I was looking through my IT portfolio the other day and realised that some of the art seems to be on different quality (thickness) paper. I can't recall details of its release, but does that sound right to others? I think the colour pieces were on thicker paper than the rest.... I mention it as I was unsure if the thinner pieces would display as well (last as long, not discolour etc)

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'm too darn paranoid (and clumsy) to try to display large items like portfolios. I don't think I've even looked at the IT artwork yet, just pictures on the web. I put the artwork and large books on the shelf and just let them be.

[jhanic]

I'm too darn paranoid (and clumsy) to try to display large items like portfolios. I don't think I've even looked at the IT artwork yet, just pictures on the web. I put the artwork and large books on the shelf and just let them be.

I'm the same. I enjoy the fact that I have the portfolio, but to open it up and look at each piece when, as clumsy as I am, I have a very good chance of damaging it, I'd just rather not take the chance. I can enjoy the pictures on the web just as much.

John

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'm too darn paranoid (and clumsy) to try to display large items like portfolios. I don't think I've even looked at the IT artwork yet, just pictures on the web. I put the artwork and large books on the shelf and just let them be.

I'm the same. I enjoy the fact that I have the portfolio, but to open it up and look at each piece when, as clumsy as I am, I have a very good chance of damaging it, I'd just rather not take the chance. I can enjoy the pictures on the web just as much.

John

Well, this just proves 100% the theory that great minds think alike. Case closed.

[Kingfan24]

im actually talking about how to display the actual portfolio itself not even the art

[Merlin1958]

I'm too darn paranoid (and clumsy) to try to display large items like portfolios. I don't think I've even looked at the IT artwork yet, just pictures on the web. I put the artwork and large books on the shelf and just let them be.



I'm too darn paranoid (and clumsy) to try to display large items like portfolios. I don't think I've even looked at the IT artwork yet, just pictures on the web. I put the artwork and large books on the shelf and just let them be.

I'm the same. I enjoy the fact that I have the portfolio, but to open it up and look at each piece when, as clumsy as I am, I have a very good chance of damaging it, I'd just rather not take the chance. I can enjoy the pictures on the web just as much.

John




I'm too darn paranoid (and clumsy) to try to display large items like portfolios. I don't think I've even looked at the IT artwork yet, just pictures on the web. I put the artwork and large books on the shelf and just let them be.

I'm the same. I enjoy the fact that I have the portfolio, but to open it up and look at each piece when, as clumsy as I am, I have a very good chance of damaging it, I'd just rather not take the chance. I can enjoy the pictures on the web just as much.

John

Well, this just proves 100% the theory that great minds think alike. Case closed.


I am the exact opposite I suppose. In fact, the basis on my friendship with, Dick Olson, is that I wanted to be able to display my LOTR books. If you can't show them off, then what's the point? It became the impetus of the "Dolso Case Editions". I love to point and show them off, but that's just me I guess.

[Cloysterpete]

Books upto 14" will fit in the expedit - SOD is in there near bottom right.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb93/cloysterpeteuk/2483c87f.jpg

Anything larger would have to go on the shelves, tons of space between the top shelf and ceiling.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb93/cloysterpeteuk/19bc4543.jpg

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I like the way your statues are displayed. I wish I had the room to do that.

[Brice]

I use a well lighted curio cabinet to display all of my oversized stuff.

[WeDealInLead]

Cloysterpete, we demand close ups! Start a collection thread if you don't already have one.

[Cloysterpete]

Cloysterpete, we demand close ups! Start a collection thread if you don't already have one.

Lol I don't really have a vast amount of King books, mines more of a 'casual' collection, I'm more of a statue and comic book collector.

[biomieg]

I'd like to see it anyway.

[Cloysterpete]

I'd like to see it anyway.

I've got various random photos in my photobucket thing taken over the last few years that I can stick up, most are from when I still lived with my folks and had all my books just literally strewn all over the room, I could stick those up for now then when I've finished organising (next up is some more shelves - just small floating ones then I'm putting in another of those expedit units) the place properly I could take some more updated shots in a few months so you can see what it looks like a bit neater.

Nothing overly expensive and all budget shelving etc but hey you just do the best with what you've got right and try to make it look tidy.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I think the Hulk is mad because he lost a King auction on E-bay.

[at_one]

You can always get a very cool "Dolso" case and put it on top of the book shelf or a table:


http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6629/moreking003.jpg


Not oversized, but they can now be displayed at all times

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3739/lotrcase003.jpg


Only slightly oversized, but hopefully you get the idea.

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/6295/insomniacomp13ffdoc.jpg

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/402/insomniacomp14fsdoc.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4580/insomniacomplimitationd.jpg

The guy is really freaking amazing!!!!

Any one have any info on that Salems Lot case? I would love that as an alternative to the Collector's traycase...

[The Library Policeman]

PM Dolso here on the site and he'll make you one I'm sure :)

[The Library Policeman]

You can also email him here:

info@bookslipcase.com

[amd013]

Hi All,

I recently bought the Lettered edition of Full Dark No Stars. The traycase has hinges on the top and a latch on the bottom. I don't like standing it on the latch, and it seems a shame to leave it flat. Any body have any recomdations on a book stand to use for this?

Thanks,
Mike